Patrick Marleau achieved a major milestone on Tuesday night.
The San Jose Sharks forward became only the sixth player in NHL history to suit up for 800 straight regular-season contests.
Marleau and Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle are the only active players to accomplish the feat, with Arizona Coyotes forward Phil Kessel not far behind.
Patrick Marleau of the @SanJoseSharks is the sixth player in NHL history to skate in 800+ consecutive regular-season games. https://t.co/QIJkiRgB4T #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/y1AXSi9vWl
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) November 6, 2019
Marleau hasn't missed a regular-season game since 2008-09. The 40-year-old has now played 1,669 career contests, which ranks fifth in league history.
He signed with the Sharks on Oct. 9 after two seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marleau spent his first 19 NHL campaigns with San Jose.
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